April 29, 1992 (Miami)
Sublime
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(I don't know if you can, but can you get an order for Ons, that's O-N-S, Junior Market, the address is 1934 East Anaheim, all the windows are busted out And it's like a free-for-all in here And uh the owner should at least come down here, see if he can secure his business, if he wants to) April 26th, 1992 There was a riot on the streets Tell me where were you? You were sittin' home watchin' your TV While I was participating in some anarchy First spot we hit it was my liquor store I finally got all that alcohol I can't afford With red lights flashin', time to retire And then we turned that liquor store into a structure fire Next stop we hit, it was the music shop, It only took one brick to make that window drop Finally we got our own P.A. Where do you think I got this guitar that you're hearing today? (Call fire, respond Mobil station Alamitos & Anahiem It's uhh flamin' up good 10-4 Alamitos & Anaheim) Homicide, never doin' no time When we returned to the pad to unload everything It dawned on me that I need new home furnishings So once again we filled the van until it was full Since that day my livin' room's been much more comfortable 'Cause everybody in the hood has had it up to here It's getting harder, and harder, and harder each and every year Some kids went in a store with their mother I saw her when she came out she was gettin' some Pampers They said it was for the black man They said it was for the Mexican, and not for the white man But if you look at the streets, it wasn't about Rodney King It's this fucked-up situation and these fucked-up police It's about comin' up and stayin' on top And screamin' 1-8-7 on a motherfuckin' cop It's ain't in the paper, it's on the wall National guard Smoke from all around (Units, units be advised there is an attempt 211 to arrest now at 938 Temple 938 temple, 30 subjects with bags, trying to get inside the CB's house) (As long as I'm alive, I'mma live illegal) Let it burn, wanna let it burn Wanna let it burn, wanna wanna let it burn (I'm feelin' sad and blue) Riots on the streets of Miami Oh, riots on the streets of Chicago Oh, on the streets of Long Beach Mmm, and San Francisco (Boise, Idaho) Riots on the streets of Kansas City (Salt Lake, Hunnington Beach, CA) Tuscaloosa, Alabama (Arcada, Clarkston, Michigan) Cleveland, Ohio Fountain Valley (Texas, Barstow) Bear Mountain, Victorville Eugene, Oregon, Eureka, California (Let it burn, let it burn) Hesperia (Oh, ya let it burn, won't'cha won't'cha let it burn) Santa Barbara, Cuyamca, Nevada, (Let it burn) Phoenix, Arizona San Diego, Lakeland Florida (Let it burn) Fuckin, Dreadnaught punks! (Won't'cha let it burn)
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Written by: MARSHALL GOODMAN, BRADLEY NOWELL, MICHAEL HAPPOLDT
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, MR COOK SONGS
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10 facts about this song
Title and Concept"April 29, 1992 (Miami)" is an enigmatic title as there were no notable events in Miami on that date. The song actually refers to the Los Angeles riots which started on April 29, 1992.
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Alternative TitleAlternatively, the song is also known as "April 26, 1992," which is perhaps an error made during production. The mixes and demos of the song used the title "April 26th," leading to confusion.
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Album AppearanceThe song is a part of Sublime's self-titled 1996 album, which was their third and final release. This is because the lead singer, Brad Nowell, tragically died from a drug overdose two months before the album’s release.
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ControversyThe song covers themes of rioting, looting, and arson following the acquittal of the police officers involved in the brutal assault of Rodney King. These themes made the song controversial, capturing the racial tension and social unrest of the time.
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MessageUnlike what it might seem at first glance, the song does not endorse rioting and vandalism. It merely narrates events from the perspective of someone involved in the riots.
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Music StyleThe song exemplifies Sublime's unique blend of punk rock, reggae, and ska. This mix characterized their music and gave them a distinct sound in the 1990s.
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PopularityDespite its controversial theme, "April 29, 1992 (Miami)" is considered a fan favorite and one of Sublime's most popular songs. This could be attributed to its raw narrative and catchy Reggae-infused beats.
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MisinterpretationSome first-time listeners often mistake the lyrical content as glorifying criminal behavior due to the mention of looting and arson. However, the band has clarified that they merely wished to express their disillusionment with the American justice system.
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Studio ErrorsThe confusion over the date in the song's title is said to have resulted from a mistake in the studio. The demo version had the correct date, but a studio error resulted in the official release bearing the incorrect date.
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TributeCurrent Sublime band members along with new vocalist Rome, performed the song on April 29, 2012, marking the 20th anniversary of the Los Angeles riots. This live rendition was seen as a remembrance and tribute to that historical time.
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